From the Left · Read · October 24, 2026
Oct 23 ยท Tyler Robinson's lawyers seek a 2029 trial in Charlie Kirk's killing as prosecutors and Erika Kirk push for sooner
ABC News: Charlie Kirk's family wants capital murder trial to start next year: Court filings
Grade B (82/100). ABC News: Erika Kirk's motion for a 2027 trial, the defense's 2029 request and venue study, the state's January 2028 proposal, and the judge leaving the date unset until Nov. 9
B: Leaves out key context.
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): Friday's three-hour hearing is reduced to one line credited to the AP; nothing either side argued in court is reported
Splits: ABC News: Erika Kirk's motion for a 2027 trial, the defense's 2029 request and venue study, the state's January 2028 proposal, and the judge leaving the date unset until Nov. 9
Same story: Straight Arrow News, Fox News
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